The logistics property developer Nordsten Development has taken over the disused margarine factory in the Port of Helsingborg's South Harbour to turn the plot into a logistics facility.

The 61,000 m² property will see the demolition of some 40 industrial and ancillary buildings to make room for the Helsingborg Zenit 2 40,000 m² warehousing complex.

"The plan is to start demolishing the existing buildings and renovating the land as soon as possible, possibly this spring, and then start construction of the new logistics property at the end of 2026 with the goal of having the property ready for occupancy at the end of 2027," Christoffer Bööj, Nordsten Development Co-founder, shared.

He added, "Helsingborg has a very attractive location where many logistics players want to establish themselves or develop existing operations."

The new facility will be set up according to the BREEAM certification for sustainable buildings, with the ambition of reaching the Outstanding level.

"Besides sustainability and flexibility, the property offers very high electrical capacity. With the current connection, we can welcome electricity-intensive businesses, which in many cases have difficulty finding premises where their electricity needs can be met without a long wait," Bööj underlined.

Flora Food Group's margarine factory in Helsingborg has been running since the 1960s. Its new owners, the New York City-based KKR global investment firm, have moved the production abroad.

Photo: Port of Helsingborg